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September 6, 2000 Page 3 the Committee providing an historical review of the Youth Service Bureau. She noted that the basic programs include: (CASA) Court Appointed Special Advocate Program which provides a voice for your involved in legal proceedings; Safe Station where a safe and secure place is provided while attempting to reunite children with their families; Young Moms' Self- Sufficient Program which is aimed at reducing abuse and neglect; Youth as Resources which is aimed at bringing youth and adults together for positive changes; and Youth Development Services which involves providing counseling and social development for children in schools and community organizations. Ms. Strycker noted that base-line data is being developed which will be outcome oriented for each of the programs. She noted that the$ 65,000 requested budget amount is the same as this years amount. Youth Services Bureau has become a mini-hot line since it provides 24-hour services. They have applied for state funds to include fathers in many of the services for self- sufficiency programs but were denied by the state. They plan to reapply next year. She then reviewed the one-page budget summary (copy attached). She noted that each Council Member should receive their newsletter since she want the Youth Service Bureau to be pro-active in all of its services. Council Member Kelly noted that Mishawaka had 3,549 resident clients whereas South Bend had 782 last year. Ms. Strycker stated that that is a result of Mishawaka utilizing the Youth Development Services program in their school system along with the PHM school system, whereas the South Bend Community School system does not. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Ms. Strycker noted that Mishawaka contributes $7,500 annually. Ms. Strycker also noted that they do not receive any CDBG funds. Ms. Strycker highlighted some of the organizational goals for 2000-2001 (copies attached). Council Member Aranowski thanked Ms. Strycker for her detailed presentation and written materials. NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT (GENERAL FUND # 101-1201) 2000 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,050.731 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,145,436 Increase in Expenditures:$131,234= 12.9% 2000 Projected Revenue: $418,000 2001 Projected Revenue: 375,960 Kathy Davis, Director and Gary Libbey Administrative Services Director then made their presentation. Ms. Davis noted that the City has received agreement with St. Joseph County with regard to the cleaning of county-owned lots. She provided a two-page handout (copy attached). She noted that the City will contract out for these services so that City crews are freed-up to provide services elsewhere. The City has cut over 100 lots to date of the 125 lots in the program. The Council Attorney inquired whether a formal contract would be entered into for the cleaning of County-owned lots. Ms. Davis said there would be a written contract and she agreed to provide a copy of it to the Council when it is ready. Dr. Varner asked if the City can contract out for County-owned lots, why does it not do